Why in News?
All 12 lakh Central government email accounts, including the PMO, have migrated from NIC to Zoho, promoting homegrown office tools, enhancing digital sovereignty, securing data, and supporting India’s vision of self-reliance and innovation in technology.
Description:
- The Union IT Minister of India publicly switched to Zoho’s office suite (homegrown software).
- Symbolizes India’s push toward “Digital Swadeshi” and Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
About Zoho Corporation:
- Founder: Sridhar Vembu (along with Tony Thomas).
- Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Business Model: SaaS (Software as a Service); over 80 integrated applications.
Significance:
- Promotes Swadeshi software platforms to reduce reliance on foreign tech (Microsoft, Google, etc.).
- Reflects Digital Sovereignty and National Security priorities.
- Encourages public sector and private firms to adopt indigenous solutions.
Alignment with National Policies:
- Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India initiatives.
- Aims to boost India’s tech independence and data localization efforts.
Geopolitical Importance:
- Highlights risks of dependence on foreign software (e.g., Nayara Energy email suspension due to sanctions).
- Promotes local data storage and secure Indian servers.
- Enhances strategic autonomy in digital infrastructure.
Zoho’s Unique Features:
- Bootstrap Model: No venture capital funding — entirely self-financed.
- Rural-first approach: Operates major R&D from non-urban centres like Tenkasi.
- Affordable pricing: $37 per user per month (Zoho One).
- Focus: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- Innovation: Developed Ulaa — Indian web browser with multilingual & crypto-token signing.
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